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Of course there's such a thing as a fair share - what society thinks you and others in y9ur situation should pay to take part.

It's not a hard number but perceptions of fairness are certainly important in how democratic countries formulate tax law.

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Certainly in the UK there's a big difference in public perception between different levels of tax avoidance. Someone who reduces their tax burden to about 30% - fair enough. The same person who reduces their tax burden to 1%? They're taking the piss.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taking_the_piss (first sentence: unreasonable).

There is no such thing as society. There are individuals who have views which may or may not be properly or partially informed. So whose view shall we take on fairness? Whatever let's stop talking about 'what society thinks'.

OK, let's redefine 'society thinks' as - "The prevailing opinion of the voting public in a democratic nation, whom the nation is allegedly run by and for."

Perhaps you'd prefer to use the term 'electorate'.

Regardless, the meaning was clear and your objection rather ridiculous.

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